[Computerbank] Noise to help ratio

[Romana Challans]

On Fri, 29 Nov 2002 10:15 am, Robert Mead shared:
> Hi Gregory
> No it is a non-profit org (charity) but some people have lost the
> plot re the ideals of the group which I believe is different that the
> founders ideals.(and I go along with the founder Kylie)
> -- May you keep in the lists
> Regards
> Robert Mead, meadr at useoz.com.au on 29/11/2002
> There is a Better Day Tomorrow

Robert,

CAI is NOT about individuals. I certainly note your loyalty to Kylie, and 
while I applaud your friendship, I cannot believe that serving Kylie == 
serving CAI - I am certain Kylie herself would laugh at such a notion, that 
only she understands and can run CAI:) She has never struck me as arrogant in 
any way, and I have always admired that in her!

While everyone certainly recognises the amazing work Kylie did as part of her 
studies in setting up the original Computerbank Victoria, I am certain 
everyone recognises the evolution in progress - no group can stay identical 
to its original start. However, I don't think that anyone I speak to has lost 
sight of the real purpose - to serve the community, recycle unwanted 
hardware, and redress the inequality between haves and have nots in the are 
of information technology:)

Also, each state started reasonably independently, and has joined fores as 
they reached out and made contact. And let us not forget NSW is totally 
independent, and acheiving great wonders without the input of CAI at this 
time.....

In other words, while I comprehend your feelings, and fully respect them, I 
again urge everyone to remember - CAI is bigger than any individual, and our 
loyalty belongs to CAI, not factions or individuals:)

Again, please, lets put all this behind us and move positively forward, 
sharing our visions for CAI, and never forgetting the people we truly serve 
and owe much to - the recipients:)

r:)

ps anyone who is sick of my posting - fine, join in, and get people motivated 
and reinvolved - i'd love a break:)))

but my passion for CAI will continue to get me to try and respond to those 
expressing their issues, to help in resolution, as i believe in the power of 
us all!!!!!!
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Romana Challans
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